Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by the U.S. chain store business Macy's. The tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, with both parades four years younger than the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia.

For many years, starting in 1934, the parade featured a variety of Disney balloons, floats and performers.

Featured Disney characters have included Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Kermit the Frog, Spider-Man, Goofy, Chicken Little, Buzz Lightyear, JoJo and Olaf.

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The Buzz Lightyear Balloon.

Bandleader Mickey Mouse from 2000.

Donald Duck (With a limp wing) and the new Mickey Mouse balloon from 1972. Mickey and Donald appeared together to celebrate the Walt Disney World Resort's 1st Anniversary.

The Tom Turkey float with the Donald Duck balloon behind it from 1984. Donald returned in 1984 to celebrate his 50th Anniversary.

Santa Goofy, appeared in 1992 to celebrate Goofy's 60th Anniversary.

An image of the 2nd Mickey Mouse Balloon.

A Painting of various balloons, including Donald.

The 2000 poster, featuring Bandleader Mickey Mouse.

The 2009 poster, featuring Sailor Mickey.

The 2008 poster, featuring Buzz Lightyear.

Chicken Little Balloon.

A sketch Of the 2nd Balloon from 1971